Alabama faced LSU and New Mexico State in back-to-back weeks, but its defense played well.
Since allowing 41 points in a loss to Texas A&M, the Crimson Tide has improved each week. It needs to fine-tune the communication in its defensive secondary, but the Tide is starting to peak at the right time. Alabama is getting more pressure with its defensive line, and players are emerging to help Will Anderson Jr. Anderson is the alpha of the group, but Phidarian Mathis, Dallas Turner, Christian Harris, Drew Sanders, Byron Young, and Tim Smith have stepped up. Henry To’oto’o is continuing to improve at inside linebacker.